Imperial Stout | Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

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Sampled November 2017 from bottles in pint glass. I have been drinking this beer for years, and it is one of my favorite beer.

Appearance: Very dark color with a nice tan head. The head is very creamy and lasted a long time. Only a little lacing on the glass.

Smell: There are roasted malt aromas, along with some strong caramel and a little coffee aromas. Nice combination and balance.

Taste: Full-bodied with great balance of malt and hops. There is a hint of sweetness, but it has an excellent taste. The combination of strong hops and roasted malts and strong alcohol give this drink powerful flavors.

Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, but very smooth. Not overly creamy or thick as some stouts, which is good.

Overall: Great stout. Overall one of my top 5 favorite beers. The taste is always consistently excellent. The only negative with this beer is the price in the USA.

Jet black with a finger of tan head that leaves a nice lacing behind. The aroma is roasted malt, licorice, sweet caramel, dark berry jam, and a bit of chocolate. Smells great. The flavor is dark chocolate, roasted malt, and red grapes. The feel is nice and viscous at a cold temperature, well carbonated, and pretty dry. Overall, a superb stout, here.

Pours a dark brown with creamy tan head. Some bakers chocolate on the nose. Mostly chocolate, a little bit of roast, but very balanced. Nothing is overwhelming. A very nice "imperial" stout that you can actually drink.